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Here is a list of foods that you can eat if you are on a low sodium diet:
Bread, cereals, and grains:
Bread, cereals, and grains:
- light and dark breads
- unsalted crackers
- matzo
- melba toast
- graham crackers
- rice
- pasta
- hot cereals
- cold cereals like shredded wheat
- puffed rice
- eggs or egg substitutes
- low sodium cheeses
- no salt added cottage cheese
- regular, low fat, or skim milk
- regular, low fat, or nonfat yogurt
- gelatin
- hard candies
- unsalted nuts
- unsalted popcorn
- popsicles
- angel food cake
- baked products prepared without salt or with low sodium baking powder
- fruit juice
- low sodium tomato juice
- low sodium V8
- coffee
- tea
- most carbonated beverages (check labels)
- seltzer and tonic water
- hot cocoa
- wines (can vary greatly in sodium content)
- alcohol (check with your doctor)
- all fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables
- dried fruits
- vegetables canned without salt
- low sodium tomato sauce
- low sodium tomato paste
- low sodium tomato puree
- fresh meats, fish, and poultry
- tofu
- no-salt-added canned tuna, salmon, or sardines
- low-sodium peanut butter
- dried peas, beans, and legumes
- low-salt Kosher meats
- homemade soups made with suggested ingredients
- low sodium soups and broth
- low sodium bouillon cubes and granules
- no-salt-added spaghetti sauce
- Mrs. Dash and salt free spice blends, fresh herbs, and most dried herbs and spices
- extracts
- salt substitutes (only with your doctor's permission)
- oil
- vinegar
- lemon
- low sodium baking powder
- low sodium ketchup
- low sodium margarine
- sugar
- jams
- jellies
- honey
- preserves
- maple syrup
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